Design Engineer

Insight Global; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

An engineering consulting firm in Charlotte is seeking 2 Entry-Level Distribution Designers to design and modify power distribution layouts. Candidates will work under the engineering manager and perform fieldwork using design software like AutoCAD and SolidWorks. A Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering is preferred, and Duke Energy experience is a plus. This contract role offers essential benefits including medical and vision insurance along with a 401(k).

Qualifications

• Experience with design software is essential.
• Internship or senior capstone project in engineering degree preferred.
• Candidates must have a degree or relevant experience in power distribution.

Responsibilities

• Design and redesign power distribution layouts.
• Coordinate maintenance and relocation of power grid.
• Handle fieldwork and apply CAD software.
• Submit applications for right‑of‑way easements, DOT encroachment, and railroad/transmission permits.

Skills

Design software experience

SolidWorks, MicroStation, AutoCAD, or 2D/3D drafting software

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Civil/Industrial Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Industrial Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

SolidWorks

Job description

2 Distribution Designers are needed for an engineering consulting firm located in the Charlotte area. The candidates will work under the engineering manager to design and redesign power distribution layouts for a large energy supplier across North and South Carolina. Key responsibilities include designing new layouts, modifying existing grids, coordinating maintenance, relocation, and new construction of the power grid, handling fieldwork, applying CAD software, ensuring environmental compliance, and submitting necessary applications for right‑of‑way easements, DOT encroachment, and railroad and transmission permits.

Must Haves

• Design software experience
• SolidWorks, MicroStation, AutoCAD, or any 2D/3D drafting software experience

Plusses

• AutoCAD drafter/technician experience in telecom, electrical, or utilities field
• Internship or Sr. Capstone Project in an engineering degree (mechanical, civil, electrical, industrial)
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Civil/Industrial Engineering (fresh graduate acceptable)
• Duke Energy experience or other power distribution background

Seniority Level

• Entry level

Employment Type

• Contract

Job Function

• Engineering and Design

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)